Some Claim Adam Walsh May Still Be Alive

In 1981, 6-year-old Adam Walsh disappeared. The child's severed head was found more than 100 miles from his home, but no body was ever discovered. His father went on to become one of the most famous justice figures in the US in his honor.

Many believe that Adam Walsh was killed by serial killer Ottis Toole, who confessed to the murder on his prison deathbed. Although, Arthur Jay Harris has been investigating the case for years and has come up with a few theories about what happened, including the theory that infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was the culprit. Due to irregularities with the official records regarding Adam's autopsy, dental records and other documents, Harris is wondering if the severed head was actually that of another child. Harris said:

"Here’s what should be in the medical examiner’s files: A copy of Adam’s dental chart; Adam’s dental X-rays and X-rays of the mouth of the found child; a forensic dental consultation report, affirming the ID; and a completed, signed autopsy report narrative, since an autopsy was performed. Here’s what’s in the Adam Walsh case medical examiner’s office files: None of that."

Harris believes there's a possibility that Adam is still alive. Adam's father John Walsh, who created “America's Most Wanted” after his son's death, has said he doesn't believe Harris's theories.